Ronan’s offense and defense look top notch
Ronan’s offense was stellar, but its defense was equally the star in a 74-16 victory over Lake County rival Mission in non-league basketball action on Friday, Jan. 10. The Chiefs held the Bulldogs to single digit scoring in both the first and second half.
Kolby Finley hit nine shots, was 5-for-5 from the free-throw line and finished with 23 points and five rebounds. Sean Small added 11 points and four rebounds, while Chad Higgins had five rebounds and eight points. Ronan was 14-for-17 from the free throw line and had 12 steals as a team.
Ronan led 18-6 after one quarter and went on a 25-2 run to finish the half for a 43-8 advantage at the break. The Chiefs then opened up the second half with a 22-4 run.
Lex LaFrombois scored nine points for the Bulldogs, while Macklen McDonald had four points.
Ronan improved to 4-2 on the season while Mission fell to 2-5.
At St. Ignatius
RONAN 74, MISSION 16
Ronan - 18 - 25 - 22 - 9 - 74
Mission - 6 - 2 - 4 - 4 - 16
RONAN SCORING: Kolby Finley 23, Sean Small 11, Chad Higgins 8, Connor Durglo 6, Jhett McDonald 6, Teddy SpottedEagle 5, Tayen Edmo 4, Laurance Lozeau 4, Wade Qualtier 4, Siouxpixm Qualtier 3.
MISSION SCORING: Lex LaFrombois 9, Macklen McDonald 4, Vinny Shepard 3.
Polson falls to Dillon
Dillon surged in the middle quarters and handed Polson a 70-38 Class A basketball loss on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Pirates were led by Malakai Curley’s 13 points, but couldn’t overcome the Beavers 40-17 run in the second and third quarters.
Polson trailed by six in first quarter, but Dillon went on a 23-9 run before halftime for a 40-20 lead at the break. The Beavers then opened the second half on a 17-8 run.
Kyson Michel added 11 points and four rebounds to the Pirates’ total. Curley had three three-pointers in the matchup.
Polson fell to 3-3 on the year with the loss.
At Polson
DILLON 70, POLSON 38
Dillon - 17 - 23 - 17 - 13 - 67
Polson - 11 - 9 - 8 - 10 – 38
POLSON SCORING: Malakai Curley 13, Kyson Michel 11, Jesse Vail 5, Cason Graham 4, Holden Emerson 2, Maddox Bird 2, Cody Haggard 1
Warriors stay undefeated
Arlee improved to 8-0 on the year, downing their local rival Mission 67-28 in Class B basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 11 on the Warriors’ home court.
Josh Horn led the Warriors with 15 points, while Lex LaFrombois led the Bulldogs with 11 points.
Arlee was ahead 17-8 after one quarter, and had 34-20 at halftime. The Warriors would close out the game on a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter.
Aiden Schwab had 13 points for Arlee, while Darius Teawaina and Kade Dix each had 10 points.
Jason Leishman added 10 points to the Bulldogs’ total.
Mission fell to 2-6 on the year with the loss.
At Arlee
ARLEE 67, MISSION 28
Mission - 8 - 12 - 8 - 0 - 28
Arlee - 17 - 17 - 17 - 16 -67
MISSION SCORING: Lex LaFrombois 11, Jason Leishman 10, Macklen McDonald 5, Vinny Shepard 2
ARLEE SCORING: Josh Horn 15, Aiden Schwab 13, Darius Tewawina 10, Kade Dix 10, Damian Marceau 8, Marice SpottedEagle 8, Trace Mesteth 3
Thompson Falls downs Mission
Mission opened up Western 7B basketball action with a 71-42 loss to Thompson Falls on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Bulldogs played the Bluehawks evenly in the first half, only trailing 30-25, but Thompson Falls opened up the second half on an 18-9 run.
Lex LaFrombois led the Bulldogs with 26 points while Jason Leishman added five points.
Thompson Falls improved to 5-2 on the year with the victory.
At St. Ignatius
THOMPSON FALLS 71, MISSION 42
T-Falls - 6 - 24 - 18 - 23 - 71
Mission - 6 - 19 - 9 - 8 - 42
MISSION SCORING: Lex LaFrombois 26, Jason Leishman 5, Harlon Leishman 4, Vinny Shepard 4
Warriors take down Vikings
Former league rivals Arlee and Charlo battled again in nonleague action with the Warriors taking away an 81-48 victory on Friday, Jan. 10. Arlee opened up the game with a 25-9 run over the Vikings.
Strong starts were a theme for Arlee, which had a 41-23 lead at halftime and went on a 25-5 run to begin the second half.
Darius Tewawina led the Warriors with 20 points while Josh Horn and Kade Dix each added 13 points. Aiden Schwab scored 12 points and Damian Marceau notched 11.
Karsen Cox scored 26 points and Kenyan DuMont had 20 for Charlo.
At Charlo
ARLEE 81, CHARLO 48
Arlee - 25 - 16 - 25 - 15 - 81
Charlo - 9 - 14 - 5 - 20 - 48
ARLEE SCORING: Darius Tewawina 20, Josh Horn 13, Kade Dix 13, Aiden Schwab 12, Damian Marceau 11
CHARLO SCORING: Karsen Cox 26, Kenyan DuMont 20
Charlo falls to Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls defeated Charlo 79-33 in nonleague basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 11 on the Bluehawks’ home court.
Charlo fell behind 36-9 in the first quarter, and Thompson Falls had a 62-21 lead at halftime.
Karsen Cox led the Vikings with 19 points and Kenyan DuMont scored seven.
Charlo dropped to 2-6 on the year with the loss.
At Thompson Falls
T-FALLS 79, CHARLO 33
Charlo - 9 - 12 - 9 - 3 - 33
T-Falls - 36 - 26 - 11 - 6 - 79
CHARLO SCORING: Karsen Cox 19, Kenyan DuMont 7, Avery Long 2, Ranson Hout 1.
Two Eagle topples Victor
Two Eagle evened its record up to 5-5 on the year with an 83-43 victory over Victor in nonleague basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 11.
After grabbing a 15-7 lead in the first quarter, then went on a 37-10 run in the second quarter.
Jayvian Burke led the Eagles with 20 points, while Thomas Addison scored 17. Kayson Gates notched 13 points.
Victor fell to 0-9 on the year with the loss.
At Pablo
TWO EAGLE 83, VICTORY 43
Victory - 7 - 10 - 13 - 13 - 43
TERS - 15 - 37 - 13 - 18 - 83
TWO EAGLE SCORING: Jayvian Burke 20, Thomas Addison 17, Kayson Gates 13, Talon Addison 8, Rhiley Gates 8, Jason Trahan 6, Liam Shepherd 4, Wyatt Thomas 3, Jamian Adams 2, Lathan PrettyWeasel 2
Eagles fall to Valley Christian
A comeback by the Eagles came up short in a 62-58 loss to Valley Christian on Thursday, January 9. Trailing 48-40 going into the fourth quarter, Two Eagle outscored their opponent by four points in the final stanza, but couldn’t quite close the gap.
Talon Addison led the Eagles with 18 points, while Thomas Addison notched 17 points and Jayvian Burke had 16.
The Eagles fell to 2-2 in league play.
At Missoula
VALLEY CHRISTIAN 62, TWO EAGLE 58
TERS - 16 - 8 - 16 - 18 - 58
VChr - 15 - 9 - 24 - 14 - 62
TWO EAGLE SCORING: Talon Addison 18, Thomas Addison 17, Jayvian Burke 16
Polson's Kyson Michel drives on Dillon's defense during last Saturday's home game. (Bob Gunderson photo)